Last friday, our ski guides at Tall Stories sent us the general piste map links to the areas we will be skiing during the Challenge. The routes our guides will take us through will cover over 130km of piste and descend 24 Alpine peaks before we reach the finish line.
Here they are:
Day 1 of the Challenge
http://www.saalbach.com/Winter.2.0.html?&L=1
We start off the day by zooming down the peaks of the Saalbach area ...
http://se.snow-forecast.com/pistemaps/Zell-am-See_pistemap.jpg
... and finish up on the slopes over Zell-am-See where we will return to the village by nightfall.
Day 2 of the Challenge
http://www.elevationholidays.com/html/piste_map.html
On day two, we unleash our fury on the Hochkonig ski area. I have heard that this place is relatively unknown to non-locals, is packed with powder and has generally virgin pistes in late January!
Unfortunately, we won't have time to stop at any of the nice places on the map marked with descriptions like "coffee in the sun" or "great for lunch" ... we'll be zooming by to get to Gasteinertal in time to finish that area too by night fall.
http://www.myslopes.com/austria/snow-report-gasteinertal.php#top
Then we blast through the Gasteinteral regions (the name reminds me vaguely of something to do with the intestines for some reason ...). This area comprises of the slopes surrounding the villages of Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and involves a winding network of red and black slopes connected by a few edgy cat runs that will require boarders to have gained momentum in advance. A real challenge on the quads and ankles for snowboarders as well as a tricep workout at times for our pole-using skiiers!
Keep in mind that since the Challenge is guided all the way there is no precise marked up route. Also, since weather and slope conditions may dictate which runs will be available at the time of the Challenge it is impossible to designate an exact route at this point.
In the end, every group will take a slightly different route depending on their skill levels and fitness. So far it looks like the 30-odd participants we have signed up will fit into 3 levels of skiier/boarder, so we are likely to have 3 groups.
Sunday, 23 August 2009
Monday, 3 August 2009
FAQs
(in no particular order)
Do you have any offers for partners / friends / family who want to come along, but who are not doing the challenge? Yes. Our travel partner Tall Stories will arrange for any number of friends/family to accompany you on the trip for £485 each, all inclusive. This includes travel costs of £385 and a £100 donation to Snow-Camp. To book in one of these packages, please call Dan Charlish on 01273241383.
What about wintersport insurance? The event is covered by public liability insurance, but each participant is responsible for their travel and wintersport injury insurance coverage. So make sure that you arrange your own coverage prior to departure.
What if you haven't raised the £1,500 by 1 January 2010? Then you will be expected to top-up the difference on your JustGiving site by credit or debit card. In extenuating circumstances, an extension could be granted at the sole discretion of Snow-Camp. The best way to avoid this situation is to start early, be consistent, follow our Top 10 Fundraising Tips and make sure all of your friends, family and acquaintences know that you are relying on them for donations!
Can we enter a team for our organisation? Yes you can. In fact, entering a team is a great way to promote your organisation and raise a large sum for Snow-Camp. Teams can be any size from 1 - 8 people and raise a minimum of £8,000 total. To maximise fundraising potential, Snow-Camp will set up a team fundraising site, as well as individual sites of each team member. Corporates who raise more than the £8,000 through their teams may qualify as corporate sponsors (at varying levels) for the whole year following the Challenge. See the Challenge's terms and conditions for more details.
Can donations be made in £, $ or €'s? Yes. JustGiving.com uses Paypal to process foreign currencies. Gift Aid applies only to UK donors though and US tax payers cannot deduct their donation from their federal tax liability.
What about off-line donations? The best way to handle these is to receive the money offline in cash, then make a donation yourself on JustGiving.com.
What is not included in the £185? Souvenirs, beverages, ski passes for the "free-ski" day (Sunday 31 January) and equipment rental.
Are we doing any off-piste skiing? Not officially. Our guides will stay on the piste for the duration of the challenge and we'll be expected to follow them. There won't be much time to go off-piste, and due to insurance purposes we strongly advise you not to. Hardcore must-do-off-piste types are advised to avoid temptation during the Challenge. All are welcome to off-piste at their own risk during the free-ski day on Sunday 31 January.
How old do you have to be to participate in the challenge? At least 16 years old on 28 January, 2010!
If you have any other questions or would like to discuss any of the above. Please call Dan Charlish on 01273 241383 or Parker Lake on 07984427854.
Do you have any offers for partners / friends / family who want to come along, but who are not doing the challenge? Yes. Our travel partner Tall Stories will arrange for any number of friends/family to accompany you on the trip for £485 each, all inclusive. This includes travel costs of £385 and a £100 donation to Snow-Camp. To book in one of these packages, please call Dan Charlish on 01273241383.
What about wintersport insurance? The event is covered by public liability insurance, but each participant is responsible for their travel and wintersport injury insurance coverage. So make sure that you arrange your own coverage prior to departure.
What if you haven't raised the £1,500 by 1 January 2010? Then you will be expected to top-up the difference on your JustGiving site by credit or debit card. In extenuating circumstances, an extension could be granted at the sole discretion of Snow-Camp. The best way to avoid this situation is to start early, be consistent, follow our Top 10 Fundraising Tips and make sure all of your friends, family and acquaintences know that you are relying on them for donations!
Can we enter a team for our organisation? Yes you can. In fact, entering a team is a great way to promote your organisation and raise a large sum for Snow-Camp. Teams can be any size from 1 - 8 people and raise a minimum of £8,000 total. To maximise fundraising potential, Snow-Camp will set up a team fundraising site, as well as individual sites of each team member. Corporates who raise more than the £8,000 through their teams may qualify as corporate sponsors (at varying levels) for the whole year following the Challenge. See the Challenge's terms and conditions for more details.
Can donations be made in £, $ or €'s? Yes. JustGiving.com uses Paypal to process foreign currencies. Gift Aid applies only to UK donors though and US tax payers cannot deduct their donation from their federal tax liability.
What about off-line donations? The best way to handle these is to receive the money offline in cash, then make a donation yourself on JustGiving.com.
What is not included in the £185? Souvenirs, beverages, ski passes for the "free-ski" day (Sunday 31 January) and equipment rental.
Are we doing any off-piste skiing? Not officially. Our guides will stay on the piste for the duration of the challenge and we'll be expected to follow them. There won't be much time to go off-piste, and due to insurance purposes we strongly advise you not to. Hardcore must-do-off-piste types are advised to avoid temptation during the Challenge. All are welcome to off-piste at their own risk during the free-ski day on Sunday 31 January.
How old do you have to be to participate in the challenge? At least 16 years old on 28 January, 2010!
If you have any other questions or would like to discuss any of the above. Please call Dan Charlish on 01273 241383 or Parker Lake on 07984427854.
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